CLEARFIELD – Staff members at Visit Clearfield County (VCC) have released the weekly events for Jan. 22-28.
Ritz Theater, downtown Clearfield
Monday-Sunday
The theater’s lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. You can grab some popcorn, even if you cannot attend the movie showings. For movies and show times, please call 814-765-5835. Prices are $6 for adults and $4 for children (12 years and under) and senior citizens (60 years and older).
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Saturday, Jan. 23
Youth Acting Classes
Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre
Youth Acting Classes will take place Saturday mornings at CAST in January and February, beginning Jan. 9 under the instruction of Gayle Gearhart, CAST artistic director.
Grades 1-3 will meet 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., grades 4-7 will meet 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., and grades 8-12 will meet 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Registration can be done online or on Jan. 9 when arriving for classes. Registration is $35 per child, or $30 per child for families with more than one participant.
Work Parties
Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre
Work parties to help spruce up CAST will happen each Saturday in January starting at 12 p.m. Building maintenance, repairs, set construction, cleaning, reorganizing materials, and much more will be done during this time. Any and all volunteers are greatly appreciated during these sessions.
CAST is the local nonprofit arts center located at 112 E Locust St., in Clearfield. Tax-deductible contributions can be accepted at CAST, P.O. Box 613, Clearfield, and members are always searching for those who love the arts to take part in the revitalization.
For more information about any of the above events, and to become involved, please visit www.ClearfieldArts.org, e-mail ClearfieldArts@gmail.com, call 814-765-4474, or visit CAST on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Snowshoe Basics, Parker Dam
1 p.m., Environmental Education Classroom
Learn the basics – why we use them, how they are made, and how to get the proper fit. Historically, they were the way to get around in winter; now they are for enjoying all that winter has to offer. Dress for going outside. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact Parker Dam State Park directly at: 814-765-0630, or parkerdamsp@pa.gov. With at least three days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Full Moon Hike, Parker Dam
6 p.m., Outside Park Office
Enjoy an evening hike in the light of the full moon. Night vision, animal adaptations, and more night interpretation will be shared. Please dress appropriately for the weather. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact Parker Dam State Park directly at: 814-765-0630, or parkerdamsp@pa.gov. With at least three days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
1 p.m., “Turtle Talk”
Elk Country Visitor Center
Did you know that there are 14 species of turtle that are native to Pennsylvania? Each one has unique characteristics that help it survive in our forests, learn about those, and get a up close and personal with our resident Eastern Box Turtles in this interactive program.
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Sunday, Jan. 24
Round Table – 2016 Program Plan Review, Parker Dam
1 p.m. Environmental Education Classroom
Review and discuss the park’s 2016 Program Plan. This document guides the outdoor programming services provided by the park and this is your opportunity to provide valuable and insightful feedback for 2016. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact Parker Dam State Park directly at: 814-765-0630, or parkerdamsp@pa.gov. With at least three days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
1 p.m. – “Emerald Ash Borer”
Elk Country Visitor Center
Ash trees across the country are in danger because of the emerald ash borer, an exotic pest that was accidentally introduced and discovered in the US in 2002. Learn about why ash trees are such a valuable resource in Pennsylvania, and how this pest is affecting them.
